‘Artist’ Neymar backed to shine by new PSG boss Thomas Tuchel

Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona for a record fee last August but media reports have already linked him with a move back to Spain.

footballUpdated: May 21, 2018 11:07 IST

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Paris Saint-Germain need to build their team around Neymar if they are to get the best out of him, new manager Thomas Tuchel said. (REUTERS)

Brazilian forward Neymar is an “artist” and Paris Saint-Germain need to build their team around the 26-year-old if they are to get the best out of him, the Ligue 1 club’s new manager Thomas Tuchel has said.

Neymar joined the French champions from Barcelona for a record 222 million euros ($260.85 million) last August but media reports have already linked him with a move back to Spain with Real Madrid.

“I met Neymar last Sunday. It was an important meeting. He’s an artist, one of the best players in the world, a key player to help us win our matches,” said Tuchel, who last week signed a two-year deal to replace Unai Emery.